TUBELESS TIRE WITH SLOTTED SEALING LAYER AND METHOD OF ITS PRODUCTION

摘要

FIELD: transport.;SUBSTANCE: invention relates to automotive industry. Tubeless tire comprises: Crown 25 with reinforcement 80, 90 covered with tread 40, two side strips 30 extending the crow radially inward, two beads 20 located inside said side strips 20, each including circular reinforcing structure 70, carcass reinforcement 60 secured at every side strap, sealing layer 50 impermeable for injected gas to cover tire inner surface. Sealing layer in every tire side strap includes at least one slot 200 located radially between radial outer circular reinforcing structure and radius RE whereat carcass reinforcement features maximum axial width when tire is mounted on the rim and inflated to working pressure. Said slot features maximum radial height HR of 0.5-5 mm and extends over at least one half of tire circumference. Invention covers also the tire production process.;EFFECT: longer life of tire.;7 cl, 26 dwg